133 episodes
The Year of Underrated Stephen King Kim C.
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This is a one-woman, (lecture style) Stephen King podcast that analyzes Stephen King’s lesser-known novels and short stories in depth and explores why Stephen King is the greatest fiction writer alive!
Applying what I teach my Fiction students, in this podcast we will examine: Strong Writing, Storytelling Principles, Genre, Literary Analysis, Stephen King Universe Nerdery and the Constant Reader Community at Large!
Old and New King Readers, gather near!
UnderratedSK@gmail.com
X: @UnderratedSKPod
Instagram: @underrated_sk_podcast
Patreon.com/dansewithkimc
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132. Finders Keepers
"S*** Don't Mean S***" - Jimmy Gold
For Finders Keepers
Intro: My Favorite in the Series!
(11:55) Characters:
-John Rothstein, Morris, Peter, Drew Halliday & The Saubers'
USA Hardcover (Pgs: 138-141)
(42:14) Strengths:
-High Stakes & Motivations
-Odd Yet Effective Structure
(1:00:02) Criticism & Questions
-Why was Linda Left Alive?
-More Morris/Sexuality
-Trust the Creative Process?
X: @UnderratedSKPod
Instagram/Threads: UnderratedSKPodcast
Patreon: Patreon.com/dansewithkimc
End Credits: Keys of Moon (SoundCloud)
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131. Four Years In!
Happy 4th Anniversary to The Year of Underrated Stephen King Podcast!
And Happy Birthday to the Brand New Patreon...
The Danse Macabre with Kim C.!
patreon.com/dansewithkimc
Thank you to everyone who has listened to the show!
In Our 4th Year Reflection:
-We're ready to PARTAY!
-The Patreon is alive and Boppin'!
-Are you going to Maine in 2024?! Let me know!
***Please Rate, Review, Subscribe & Share with a Friend!***
Twitter: @UnderratedSKPod
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End Credits: Keys of Moon (SoundCloud)
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130. Constant Reader Interview (John Langan!)
Award-Winning Horror Fiction Author, John Langan brings the Smarts and the Charm!
Welcome Novelist, Educator, Life-Long-New-Yorker, John Langan to TYOUSK Podcast!
In this Constant Reader Interview, John and I Chat:
-The Breathing Method on Film?
-The Quiet Power of The Stand's Final Players
-Favorite Stephen King Villain
-The Wheel of Ka
-So Much Short Story Love!
-The Richness of Repeat Readings
More from John Langan:
https://johnpaullangan.wordpress.com/
X: @MrGaunt
Instagram: @johnlanganwriter
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End Credits: (Keys of Moon) Sound Cloud
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129. Mr. Mercedes
"Life is a Crap Carnival with S*** Prizes..."
For Mr. Mercedes:
Intro: The Like-And-Not-Love, a 2014 Revisit and The Road to Holly Gibney Begins...
(13:51) Characters:
-Bill, Jerome, Janey, Holly, O'Dell & Brady Hartsfield
(38:43) Strengths:
-I Like My Thrillers Hard-boiled
-Dialog & Plot
USA Hardcover (Pgs: 244-245)
(58:05) Criticism & Questions
-Is Brady Too Much?
-Not Enough Character
-Tyrone Feelgood Delite
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End Credits: Keys of Moon (SoundCloud)
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128. The Wind Through the Keyhole
"In the end, the wind takes everything..."
For The Wind Through the Keyhole:
Intro: A Glorious Return to the Ka-tet!
(12:57) Strengths:
-Narrative Voice/Archetype Parallels/Narrative Structure
USA Hardcover (Pgs: 66-67, 115-116)
(36:14) Characters:
Young Bill/Tim Stoutheart/Widow Smack/Big Kells & the Barony Covenanter
(55:59) Criticism & Questions:
-More Jamie DeCurry!
-Edit Tim's Journey?
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End Credits: Keys of Moon (SoundCloud)
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127. Constant Reader Interview (Nat Cassidy!)
Horror Fiction Author Nat Cassidy Raises the Stephen King Bar...
Welcome Novelist, Actor, Musician & Playwright, Nat Cassidy to TYOUSK Podcast!
In this Constant Reader Interview, Nat and I Chat:
-Dusty Desert Kids & What's Shaking, Shakespeare?
-Not a Fairytale Fan.
-Which King Character deserves Bodily Harm?
-Signed Stephen King Books
-King Character Crushes?
-Checking into Room 1408...
More from Nat Cassidy:
http://www.natcassidy.com/
Please Give the Show some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on your Favorite Podcast Outlet!
End Credits: (Keys of Moon) Sound Cloud
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Kim C. Will Return with Wind Through the Keyhole!
Customer Reviews
Nat Cassidy!
Wow! He really is a King scholar! Wonderful interview. Thanks to you both.
Great Podcast
If you love Stephen King, you’ll love this podcast. Full of insight, Kim C breathes life into some of SK lesser known works going through each in detail and giving the listener a picturesque view into the mind of the master. Thank you Kim C!
King from a Woman’s Perspective
I have enjoyed Kim C’s deep dives into King’s work through both her feminine and professorial lenses. She is well versed in literary tropes as well as willing to gush over emotional impacts. It’s a perfect recipe! Thank you and keep the great content coming!
Jennifer Davies